Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Cool Weather Crochet Pattern Contest

Ok, here it is, a chance to scour the internet to find a great crochet clothing pattern for me to wear this Fall/Winter. The contest will last until July 20th, to allow me time to go through the patterns after the beach trip. I'm looking for tops, long sleeve and short sleeve (it's still warm here even into October), or pullovers, cardigans, skirts, even dresses! Remember to look for something not too bulky, to show off the shape I am working towards :) For pattern size purposes, my chest is about a 38.

It can be a pattern that is from a free website, magazine, book, or that would need to be purchased online. If it's a good one, I don't mind spending the money to purchase a pattern. If a picture exists, just provide the link to the pattern in your contest entry/comment. After I get back from the beach, I'll narrow it down to a handful of patterns or by category, depending on the number of entries, and I'll let you decide through a poll!

Now, to the prizes. I've been thinking of this for awhile and here's what I've come up with: The winner will have their choice of 3 prizes.

Choices for First Prize are:

1. Amazon gift certificate for $26 (orders over $25 get free shipping). This is for the non-crocheter or for the crocheter who is wanting a crochet book or anything else they have!

2. A gift card for $25/26 (will they let me do $26?) to Joanne's/Michael's/Hobby Lobby, which ever is closest to you!

3. This one is for all of the out of the U.S. folks, who might be limited in their crochet choices. I'll purchase the yarn (brand and color your choice) equal to $26 dollars, and mail it to you, shipping on me! I'm thinking of those is Aussie, for example, who I've heard complain about the lack of yarn and the cost of what's available. That $26 will go alot farther here!

So, there you are! Happy Hunting!!!

13 comments:

Lorena said...

crochet only? or ca nit be a mix of knit and crochet?

Lorena said...

I love this one...
http://shop.interweave.com/Road-to-Golden-P667C63.aspx?src=KE080623

and this one for whe nit's still warm out.

http://shop.interweave.com/Molly-Ringwald-P701C63.aspx?src=KE080623
but it's both...knitting and crochet?!

Carey said...

Sorry I don't know how to knit, so it would have to be crochet only.

Shannon said...

HERE'S A TRENCH COAT I REALLY LIKE.

http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=crochet&cdn=hobbies&tm=106&gps=58_451_1020_560&f=00&su=p445.92.150.ip_&tt=2&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Apparel/CTFEB07%2bClassic+Crochet+Trench.htm

Shannon said...

COZY SWEATER

http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=crochet&cdn=hobbies&tm=93&gps=47_420_1020_560&f=00&su=p445.92.150.ip_&tt=2&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet%3Fpid%3De00517

Shannon said...

VERY SIMPLE LOOKING CARDIGIN.

http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/bordeaux/bordeaux.html

VERY PRETTY SWEATER

http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/olivia/olivia.html

YOU WOULD LOOK GREAT IN THIS!

http://www.berroco.com/188/188_suzette.html

Carey said...

Hey Shannon, I love the trench- but unfortunately the others are knit and I can only crochet. They are very pretty though!!

Jennilee said...

I just bought this book because I fell in love with several of the patterns.

http://www.amazon.com/Better-Gardens-Romantic-Crochet-Leisure/dp/1601405995

This would be cute for Fall when it's not too cold yet.

http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=crochet&cdn=hobbies&tm=10&f=21&tt=2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Apparel/LC1406%2bFlirty+Top.htm

Zipperhead said...

Wow you're doing awesome!

This is Keesha aka Schmetterling from the 'Ville.

Do you have "24 Hour Crochet Projects" by Rita Weiss? If you do, I think you would do AWESOME wearing the Trendy Top on page 38.

If you don't have access to this book, go to http://search.barnesandnoble.com/24-Hour-Crochet-Projects/Rita-Weiss/e/9781402713774/?itm=1

then click on "See Inside" under the picture of the book. You will see a list of things to look at inside the book--click on "Table of Contents" then at the bottom of the page, click to proceed to the 2nd page of the table of contents.

You'll see the pic in the top row. It's kind of sea green or sage. Again, "Trendy Top" by Denise Black in that book on page 38.

Congrats!!

Keesha/Schmetterling
http://chiarian.blogspot.com
http://crochetingkeesha.blogspot.com

Carey said...

Very pretty!! I don't have that book, but I don't mind getting it! Thanks for the contest entry.

Shannon said...

ooops, sorry about the knit patterns! I didn't notice that they were. I will keep looking!

Lorena said...

I apologize for the knit pattens...sometimes I wish I could knit too.

KT said...

Hi there--Keesha aka Schmetterling from the Ville!

This has a lot of potential--the way it is for summer, or for winter over a turtleneck, etc: http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=46&d_id=10&lang=en

But THIS to me does take all--a FREE Doris Chan pattern! Gorgeous!
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e06094

Sexy top!
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/celia/celia.html